Middle Office Operations ETD at Brevan Howard… · Bengaluru

MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE:

Core Responsibilities: The Analyst – Middle Office Operations (Contractor) will be responsible for hands-on execution of core post-trade operational processes across the Exchange Traded Derivatives asset class. The role involves performing reconciliations, investigating breaks, validating trade data, and ensuring timely settlement and confirmation of trades.

Responsibilities:

Operational Execution

• Perform daily reconciliations and exception management across the listed futures and options asset classes

• Investigate and resolve trade, position and cash breaks with accuracy and urgency

• Carry out daily/weekly/monthly processes such as clearing broker billing and various ad hoc tasks

• Contribute to process documentation and ensure adherence to firm policies and controls.

Control and Process Enhancement

• Support the identification and implementation of workflow improvements

• Maintain a strong control focus and escalate exceptions appropriately

• Participate in user testing and process automation initiatives

Stakeholder Interaction

• Liaise with global Operations, Technology and Trade Support teams to resolve operational issues.

• Communicate clearly and regularly with management on progress and operational risks.

• Ensure smooth coordination with internal stakeholders including Risk, Finance and Treasury

PERSON SPECIFICATION

WORK EXPERIENCE/BACKGROUND

Essential

• 2-4 years of hands-on experience performing middle office or trade support functions

• Strong understanding of trade lifecycle, reconciliations and break management

• Good understanding of listed futures and options including knowledge of both equity and fixed income contract nuances

• Hands on experience in performing reconciliation processes

• Good Excel and analytical skills, with a focus on accuracy and timeliness

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a global environment

Desirable

• Familiarity with trade capture and reconciliation systems such as Gresham or Murex

• Involvement in automation or data improvement projects.

• Advanced Excel

• Prior experience in a hedge fund or asset management firm

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Detail-focused, control-minded and execution-driven.

• Proactive and hands-on with strong communication skills.

• Collaborative and dependable team contributor

• Adaptable and comfortable in a dynamic, global environment

• Excellent written and spoken business English